FDA-Food2026-08-19Class IPATHOGEN

Taylor Farms lettuce salad recalled for potential Cyclospora contamination

What this means

Taylor Farms lettuce salad products containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage may be contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause illness. The recall affects specific batches distributed across multiple states and Mexico between July 19 and August 1, 2026.

  • Check your refrigerator for affected products with lot codes TFMX183A05 through TFMX196B02 and expiration dates July 19–August 1, 2026.
  • Do not eat the recalled salad.
  • Throw away the product or return it to where you bought it.
  • Contact your doctor if you have eaten this salad and develop diarrhea or other signs of illness.
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The agency's original wording
Hazard

Potential Cyclospora contamination.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Domestic: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. (Subway distribution limited to: AR, LA, and TX) Foreign: Mexico.
Affected count
3,018 cases
Manufactured in
Carretera Dr. Mora A San Miguel De Allende Km. 16, Doctor Mora, Doctor Mora, Mexico
Products
TAYLOR FARMS LETTUCE SALAD W/BAG 4/5# Iceberg, Carrots, Red Cabbage products.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1296-2026

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